LANS: TOKEN RING, ETHERNET, TCP/IP NETWORKING (one-day, hands-on)
Instructor: Constantine Kaniklidis

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These technical briefings are concise, technically-oriented, fast-path overviews covering the essentials of various strategic technologies. They may be used as a first intensive look at the topic or as a quick refresher/review and update on the current state of the art. Practical examples, demos, and extensive case studies are used to further enrich the registrant's appreciation. Together they provide comprehensive career survival training for the current and future technology marketplace.

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Understanding LANs
        What is a LAN?
        Components of a LAN
        Transmission Media
        LAN Nodes
        LAN Protocols

Network Operating Systems
        NetWare
        NT Server / Windows 2000 Server
        UNIX Servers

Understanding LAN Protocols
        IPX/SPX, NetBIOS / NetBEUI, . . .
        Major LANs
        Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
        Token Rings
        FDDI

Internetworking
        Bridges, Routers, Gateways and Backbones

TCP/IP
        The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
        All about the IP Protocol and IP Addressing
        Understanding TCP

The TCP/IP Protocol Stack
        HTTP, FTP, UDP, SMNP, POP, . . .
        The DNS  Protocol and DNS Servers

Special Issues: Security
        HTTPS and SSL
        Securing TCP/IP
        Internet Security and Privacy